IMF raises its 2026 world growth forecast to 3.1% but says economies will slow in 2027
Summary
The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, though it is forecasting growth at a still sluggish 3.1%, and says economies will slow in 2027, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported. According to CNBC, the IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as AI investment helped offset the war's energy shock, and now sees the global economy slowing less than expected in 2026.
Latest: The IMF slightly raised its forecast for world growth this year to 3.1%, as AI investment helped offset the war's energy shock according to CNBC, but said economies will slow in 2027.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 13 October
The IMF slightly raised its forecast for world growth this year to 3.1%, as AI investment helped offset the war's energy shock according to CNBC, but said economies will slow in 2027.
Monday 12 October